Originally posted by GibbyTheMole That CMOS sensor in the K100D provides fantastic color rendition, too.
It's a CCD
. Same magical Sony 6mp CCD as in the nikon d50 I believe.
I still use my k100d, which I've had since it was introduced in late 2006. My roommate at the time had a Nikon d50 which was better in some ways (much better flash control, Nikons version of SDM + screw drive, easier to use bulb mode) and worse in others (no built-in SR, no wired remote, viewfinder felt even more like a tunnel). The AA's... I've come to have a love/hate with them. Invest now in a quality smart charger, and stick with quality high capacity AA's (PowerEx 2700mAh work well) or Eneloops to save yourself some frustration.
My k100d works as well today as it did 7 years ago (I'd like to think I've improved a little
). Almost as well anyways, some of the buttons are starting to get flaky but it's been through a lot
. It was well worth the price I paid for it when it was new, at $150 they're a fantastic deal